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Oregano vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oregano and Falafel

  • Oregano is higher than Falafel in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Oregano covers your daily Iron needs 417% more than Falafel.
  • Oregano contains 30 times more Calcium than Falafel. While Oregano contains 1597mg of Calcium, Falafel contains only 54mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, oregano, dried and Falafel, home-prepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2857.4%
Contains more Iron +976%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +145.3%
Contains more Manganese +622.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +2857.4%
Contains more Iron +976%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +145.3%
Contains more Manganese +622.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Oregano
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +12984.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +735.2%
Contains more Folate +154.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12984.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +735.2%
Contains more Folate +154.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +315.9%
Contains more Water +248.6%
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +116.5%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +315.9%
Contains more Water +248.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1320.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.9%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1320.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oregano Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 9g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 4.28g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 68.92g 31.84g Oregano
Calories 265kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Falafel
Fiber 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 54mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 3.42mg Oregano
Magnesium 270mg 82mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 1260mg 585mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 294mg Oregano
Zinc 2.69mg 1.5mg Oregano
Copper 0.633mg 0.258mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 0.691mg Oregano
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 13IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 1µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.6mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.146mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.166mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg 0.292mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 0.125mg Oregano
Folate 237µg 93µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg 0.134mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.441mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.78mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.5mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.127mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.585mg 0.562mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 1.551g 2.383g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Oregano
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.